Turkey, Russia and Iran to hold talks on Syria’s Idlib in March

Civilians flee from Idlib toward the north to find safety inside Syria near the border with Turkey, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo) Turkey, Russia and Iran will meet in Tehran next month to discuss the situation in northwestern Syria’s Idlib, a Turkish official said Thursday. According to the official, Turkish and Russian delegations may […]

Components link Iran to drone attacks in eight countries

US CENTCOM reveals Iran’s role in smuggling weapons By SETH J. FRANTZMAN FEBRUARY 20, 2020 01:25 Iran has been exporting drone technology to Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the last decade and similar components may link Iran to drone attacks in eight countries. A report by Conflict Armament Research on Wednesday provided a rare window into […]

Pompeo: U.S. Won’t Stand By as Iran Continues Attacks on American Outposts in Iraq

  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo / Getty Images Adam Kredo – February 19, 2020 6:20 AM The United States will not stand by without taking action in response to Iran’s ongoing support for attacks on American outposts in Iraq, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday. In the past few days, Iraqi terror […]

‘Israeli missile is only guarantee of survival from potential Iran nukes’

The Arrow missile system has already succeeded in pushing Iran to shift its military tactics. YONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 19, 2020 11:10 In the face of a potential Iranian nuclear weapon, “only the Arrow missile-defense system guarantees Israeli survival,” Dov Raviv, former head of the Arrow project at Israel Aircraft Industries, said Tuesday. “We cannot […]

First ever Iranian display of future nuclear-capable Sejjil missile

Feb 18, 2020 @ 13:00 The first ever footage of the Sejjil medium-range rocket designed to carry a nuclear warhead was shown on Iranian media this week. The 59-foot tall rocket was shown in its underground bunker along with trials. Tehran has hitherto kept this rocket and its attributes closely secret. Western intelligence experts estimate […]

Bennett: We identified signs that Iran is recalculating plans in Syria

Israel has warned repeatedly about Iran’s nuclear ambitions as well as aspirations of regional hegemony. ANNA AHRONHEIM FEBRUARY 18, 2020 12:07 Israel has identified initial signs that Iran is recalculating their plans in Syria, giving the Jewish State an opportunity to go from the defensive to the offensive, Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said on Tuesday. […]

Amnesty report equates IDF defense with Iranian action against protesters

The report also celebrates the International Criminal Court’s decision to charge Israel with war crimes committed against Palestinians. ZACHARY KEYSER FEBRUARY 18, 2020 11:38 Amnesty International has labeled 2019 a “year of defiance” across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in a report released on Tuesday. The study focuses on mass uprisings and human […]

Iran, Russia to Finalize Visa Waiver Program

February 18, 2020 – 06:52 Iran and Russia are to finalize a visa waiver plan for group travel between the two countries. Iranian Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Vali Teymouri said the final visa waiver deal will be clinched at the upcoming MITT exhibition in Russia. “The Russia exhibit is of great […]

Qasem Soleimani’s life: Secrets of his role with Turkey, Russia, Syria

Iran’s former defense minister on how Soleimani confronted “Zionists,” ISIS and helped persuade Russia on the importance of Syria. “He was more than a commander: he was a diplomat and administrator.” By SETH J. FRANTZMAN FEBRUARY 17, 2020 17:32 Hajj Qasem, as Qasem Soleimani is fondly remembered by his friends from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]

Iraq’s pro-Iran politicians allege US conspiracy

The US is the leader of the anti-ISIS Coalition and has been training Iraq and spent hundreds of millions to help Iraq defeat ISIS. SETH J. FRANTZMAN FEBRUARY 17, 2020 12:16 An Iraqi parliament member slammed the US in an interview over the weekend, alleging the Americans want to “destabilize” Iraq and that the US […]

Iranian economy due to get slammed by FATF

Iranian economy due to get slammed by FATF Expected blow to come after new IAEA chief ramps up pressure By YONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 16, 2020 19:40 Iran’s economy is expected to take a new major hit later this week when the Financial Action Task Force will likely return it to a blacklist of countries […]

Hezbollah leader announces new ‘weapon’ to deploy against US

News Desk2020-02-16 السيد حسن نصرالله /* custom css */ .td_uid_6_5e49e5bb6d290_rand.td-a-rec-img { text-align: left; } .td_uid_6_5e49e5bb6d290_rand.td-a-rec-img img { margin: 0 auto 0 0; } BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, announced that his organization will target the U.S. with a new ‘weapon’ during his speech to commemorate the 40th day […]

Pro-Soleimani posters appear across Italy honoring slain General

The posters in honor of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani were placed by the European Solidarity Front for Syria. CARMEL MADADSHAHI FEBRUARY 16, 2020 23:44 Hundreds of posters were hung across many Italian cities on Tuesday and Wednesday in a campaign to honor slain Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, who was killed by US forces in […]

Iran’s Rouhani Says Tehran Will Never Yield to US Pressure for Talks

 by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks at the Kuala Lumpur Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 19, 2019. Photo: Reuters / Lim Huey Teng. Iran will never hold talks with the United States under pressure, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, adding that Tehran’s help is essential in establishing security in […]